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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 57 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 57 and 36.32 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 57 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/57 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 57 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 2,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070.24/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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